Apprentice Care Assistant

7 months ago


Gateshead, United Kingdom Parkside Care Limited Full time

We are looking for a caring person to join the team and want someone who is committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care and making The Chesters a 'home from home' for our residents.

**Hourly Rate**: £6.90 per hour

**Working week**: 32.5 hours per week across 5 shifts. Shifts: 8am - 3pm or 1pm - 8pm. This can be flexible and can be discussed at interview.

**Expected duration**:12 Months - with opportunity to join the full team upon completion of apprenticeship

**Apprenticeship level**:Level 2 Adult Care Worker Standard. Delivered within the workplace.

**What will the apprentice be doing?**
- To assist in the provision of high-quality care to all residents as part of the care team in a safe manner.
- To work with other staff in meeting the personal care needs of clients in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence.
- To help in the care of the clients’ physical environment and in the general day-to-day activities of the home.
- Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting clients, when required with washing, bathing, toileting, dressing, undressing and all other aspects of daily living. Ensure that clients retain their dignity and comfort at all times.
- Help to promote the mental and physical activity of clients by talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as arts & crafts, reading, writing, and singing etc.
- Join in with all daily activities as instructed by the Manager and Senior Carers. Make activity times as enjoyable and inclusive as possible to stimulate the clients.
- Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty in line with the homes disposal of waste policy.
- Answer the Nurse Call System, giving assistance as required.
- Attend opportunities for personal training and development to meet the apprenticeship training programme requirements.

**Desired skills and personal qualities**
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative & patience

**Qualifications**
- GCSE or equivalent English and maths (Grade 4 GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C)) desirable

**About the employer**

We are a small family company who provide a warm home with a family feel at The Chesters Care Home in Low Fell, Gateshead. We support 33 older people with residential and dementia care needs. The company pride themselves on staff retention and have staff who have worked with the organisation for many years.

**Training provider**:DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE

**Apprenticeship standard**

Adult care worker
Level 2 (GCSE)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: £6.90 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Gateshead: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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